裂織：永續文化工藝再設計 Rag Weaving: A Sustainable Redesign of Cultural Craftmanship
無年無限有限公司 Juby Chiu
無年無限以「裂織工藝」為核心，回收舊衣與廢棄纖維，透過撕裂、重組與編織，讓廢材在手作中重獲新生。裂織是一種古老技法，強調以最簡單的方式延續布料生命。本計畫以社區徵集為起點，舊衣經過分類與清洗後，進入再設計流程，從材料處理到設計轉化，都在探索廢棄纖維的可能性。
Juby Chiu takes the “rag weaving” as the core, transforming discarded clothing and waste fibers into new, handcrafted creations through a process of tearing, reorganization and weaving. Rag tearing is an ancient craft that breathes new life into what we once considered waste. This project started by gathering vintage clothing from local communities, the sorts, cleans and redesigns the fabrics to explore their expressive potential through processing to creative interpretation.
在工作坊裡，參與者被邀請分享舊衣背後的記憶與故事，這些敘事進一步成為創作靈感。一件承載特殊意義的襯衫，可能被拆解成胸針或配件；帶有歲月痕跡的布料則被編織進新的作品中。顏色、纖維與痕跡，化為獨特的設計語言，完全的作品便可同時承載記憶情感與文化特色。
In workshops, participants are encouraged to share stories about their old clothes, which serve as inspiration of new creations. A shirt bearing significant personal meanings may be transformed into a brooch or an accessory, while fabric exhibiting signs of age and wear may be woven into a new object. The colors, fibers and traces of use develop into a distinctive design language. Each completed piece not only embodies a renewed cultural expression but also preserves emotional resonance and personal history.
計畫透過與工藝師、設計師合作，讓裂織走向更廣闊的應用，包括從服裝到大型裝置，再到日用工藝品等。同時，團隊嘗試建立模組化設計流程，使這門技藝得以被複製與推廣，為未來商品化與跨領域合作奠定基礎。
By partnering with artisans and designers, the project transforms rag weaving into a versatile realm of applications, including fashion, large scale installations, and functional craft objects. The team also explores modular design systems to facilitate the replication and transmission of the craft, helping to promote commercialization and collaboration across different fields.
教育推廣則是計畫的另一重點。工作坊與展覽讓更多人親手參與，理解布料循環的價值；展覽中則以藝術裝置呈現裂織工藝與布料蘊含的背景故事，並透過市集將理念轉化為消費與生活選擇。裂織所強調的不只是再利用，而是透過工藝重組，讓每件舊衣的來源與記憶重新被看見，從裂縫中延伸出人與環境的全新連結。
Educational outreach is the project’s second focus. Workshops and exhibitions facilitate hands-on learning about textile circularity, with artistic displays highlighting fabric stories, while markets help to translate the concept into daily lifestyle decisions. Rag weaving goes beyond simple reuse; it reorganizes discarded fabrics into evident connections, allowing the origins and memories of each piece to be recognized anew. Prolonging the fabrics lifecycle and paving the way for a revitalized future.
